2025 Toba Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

I went to Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture! There are many animals, not just fish. It was my first time seeing a dugong, but it was big and impressive. Even adults were excited! ! There were many penguins, and I was really soothed to see them up close. The sea lion show has a set time, but I took a peek before the show and saw them practicing I enjoyed it very much 🧡 I was very satisfied! Please go and see it. [Toba Aquarium] 📍Address: 3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture 517-8517 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 💰Price per person: 2,800 yen for adults #Aquarium2024

📍Xive Toba Bettei An oceanfront hotel in Mie Prefecture❕ You can see the beautiful ocean from both your room and the bath^_^ A truly Japanese-style hotel with a wonderful Japanese garden, wherever you look it's a picturesque hotel🍵 The service is also very attentive and comfortable. For dinner, we had the Japanese cuisine restaurant Kareki, located inside the hotel, for 18,634 yen🍚 We were very satisfied with the wonderful food, room, and service❕ Please be soothed by the beautiful scenery☺️ #FuriTabi #MieHotel #Toba #TobaAquarium

#Domestic travel A long-established inn in Toba, Mie, reopens A modern Japanese inn overlooking the calm sea of ​​Toba with floating oyster farming rafts Motoura Onsen Yuki no Sato The renovated lobby is spacious, modern, and very comfortable However, the atmosphere of a long-established inn is preserved, as they offer cold Japanese tea and Japanese sweets upon check-in, so it seems to be appreciated by foreigners as well The view from the room is overwhelming, and the windows look like picture frames The ceilings are not that high, but the interior makes you feel that way The designers have great taste, it's amazing~ There are two beds and a wide sofa to relax on, but it's not cramped at all! This summer, meals are served in private rooms Of course, you can see the sea from here A Japanese-style banquet made with carefully selected ingredients such as spiny lobster, spiny tuna, and Toba sea bass Happiness✨ And a bath! Considering the number of guest rooms, it seems too spacious. "Marobine-an" has two luxurious private hot springs and 5?6 baths. There's even a sauna! I think everyone can enjoy the baths, with hot water, lukewarm water, a bubbly area like a jet bath, and a waterfall bath. Not to be forgotten is the observation deck and the Ama Gallery. The observation deck where you can enjoy the magnificent view is in front of the lobby and at the back of the dining room. Both are really comfortable and you can gaze out at the sea of ​​Toba. It's hot at the moment, so I recommend mornings or evenings. When it gets hot, take refuge in the Ama Gallery at the back of the lobby. There are also nice chairs and drink service here (times are set). Above all, the art on the walls is really wonderful. The silkscreen works of an artist from Shima depict the Ama divers so beautifully. I wanted to take them home with me lol. We chatted here while drinking coffee. I was able to spend a truly luxurious time on this trip. The space, the scenery, the food, the staff's hospitality, and the always fun Everything healed me. I want to go again!! Highly recommended #Breathtaking view accommodation 📌Motoura Onsen Yuki no Sato 1215-5 Uramuracho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture 517-0025 Shuttle bus available from Toba Station ⚠︎If you are driving, the entrance is on the left hand side when coming from Pearl Road Toba Station Be careful as the sign is quite sudden ⚠︎We asked the staff for special permission to take photos of the large bath ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ Thank you for reading to the end Like! I'm happy to receive comments ·͜· ꕤ︎︎ Adults can enjoy it too ・Hotels ・Cafes and gourmet ・Tourist spots etc. We provide travel tips that make travel lovers think "Maybe I want to go𓂃◌𓈒𓐍" I'll cry tears of joy if you follow me❤︎ ꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ #Adult travel #I want to connect with people who love traveling #Mie travel #Toba #Toba sightseeing #Yuki no Sato #San Urashima Yuki no Sato #Accommodation with a sea view

I want to eat fresh fish✨ A restaurant owner in Ise told me about a delicious seafood restaurant! ✨Nishimura Shokudo✨ It's a very old restaurant in the fishing port✨ I went there as soon as it opened, but there were customers there before me! The number of customers increased one after another, showing how popular it is. What I had was *Daily Omakase ¥5900 (2 servings) The first appetizer was luxurious! We had a variety of seafood with refreshing ponzu sauce🐟 Then A huge fried shrimp🍤 White fish baked in foil🐟 By the time the main course arrived, I was full lol And finally, the main course of sashimi✨ I was surprised at the generous amount of sashimi that could easily serve 5 people! I enjoyed about 10 kinds of sashimi 😋 Each piece was big and very satisfying ✨ Everything was fresh and plump ✨ It really filled my stomach ✨ Best value for money ✨ ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ Nishimura Shokudo 📍336-1 Ishikagami-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture Opening hours: 11:00 - 19:00 Closed Thursdays ✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼ #Mie #Mie Tourism #Mie Trip #Mie Gourmet #Toba #Toba Gourmet #Me and Travel

I stayed at Kairakuen, a traditional Japanese restaurant located on the coast of Toba, Mie Prefecture. All rooms have an ocean view, and the view of the ocean spreads out below the window. (The photo shows the full moon from the room.) Kairakuen has a large public bath, but you can also see a beautiful full moon from the private open-air bath. The night view over the sea is also very beautiful and mesmerizing. Just listening to the sound of the waves while watching the night view and losing track of time is soothing. Toba also has delicious seafood! I grilled the grilled fish for breakfast myself and ate it! ✴︎Kairakuen, a marine restaurant✴︎ Location: 299-39 Obama-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture Access: 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Kintetsu Toba Station Parking: Opposite the hotel #AccommodationReview #TobaTrip #MieTourism #MieGourmet #NightView #FishingSpots #SeaFishing #Sakura2024

We went to Toba Aquarium in Toba City, Mie Prefecture 🐟 It is one of Japan's leading aquariums, with the largest number of species of sea otters kept among all aquariums in Japan ✨ Of course, the main attraction was! To meet the familiar sea otters Mei-chan and Kira-chan, who are a staple of Toba Aquarium 🦦 There are only two places in Japan where sea otters are kept and this is the only place where you can see multiple sea otters at the same time! I was healed by Kira-chan and Mei-chan who learned various tricks☺️ You can also meet many other animals and fish, including dugongs, penguins, and otters that are only kept here👍 *Personally, I also recommend the otters that sleep together😌 ---------------------------------------------- [Access🚃] ◆Get off at JP Kintetsu "Toba Station" 10 minutes walk🚶‍♂️ [Business hours🕰] ◆9:00-17:00 (*8:30-17:30 in summer from 7/20 to 8/31) [Price💰] ◆Adults: 2,800 yen ◆Elementary and junior high school students: 1,500 yen ◆Infants (3 years and older): 800 yen ---------------------------------------------- #Mie #Mie Prefecture #Mie Trip #Toba #Aquarium #Toba Aquarium #Sea Otter #Kira-chan #Mei-chan #Dugong #Otter #penguin #commoncommondolphin #cameratrip #animalphotography #singlelensreflex #canoneosx9i #cutoutworld #lovetravel #lovetravel #travelinjapan #nationwidetravelsupport #japantravel #whereshouldigonnext?

Although "Ise Ebi" has a regional character, it is actually equivalent to Japanese lobster. However, Toba City, which is included in the Ise-Shima National Park, is rich in seafood along the Tani Bay and has a large number of ama, so you must try seafood when you come to Toba. 📍 1-6-18 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture 🚊 About 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toba Station 🚙 5 free parking spaces There are many seafood shops near Kintetsu Toba Station, and Ama House Toba Hamanami has been in business for more than 50 years. The interior of the store has the feel of an old shop, with many interesting seafood pictures and posters. In addition, there are many set menus to choose from, and the prices are very affordable. For example, for 1,500 yen you can try five kinds of seasonal grilled scallops. If you know Japanese, you can chat with the Ama while eating and learn about their lives and how they have changed over the years. It is a very special experience to eat freshly grilled seafood while listening to the stories of the Ama women. #seetheearthinthemoment #overseastravel #Japan #Mie-ken #Toba-shi #food #ama #foodie #Ise-ebi #japan

Address: 3-3 Otake, Kunisaki-machi, Toba City, Mie Prefecture Toba Observatory is one of the famous attractions in Toba City on the Shima Peninsula. When you come here, you can enjoy the beautiful seascape of Ise Bay and the Joshima Peninsula. The sea view is nearly 270 degrees, making it a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. When I arrived at the Toba Observatory, I felt that it was a bit like a rest stop, with restaurants, snack shops, and souvenir shops. #See the Earth in an instant

Hello, this is Sora. Today, I'm going to introduce a hotel. The hotel I'm introducing today is Hotel Altia Toba. Altia Toba is located in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. The building has a strange design that doesn't feel Japanese. The rooms are large and comfortable. The rooms have a spectacular view of the sea of ​​Mie. #Recommended for a date #Mie #Spectacular view #Western Japan

This aquarium has the largest number of species in Japan, with about 1,200 species of creatures. Among them, we were able to see the only dugong kept in Japan! The capybara and sea otters are so cute that you can look at them forever. I went there in the afternoon, but I couldn't see everything, so I'll go again. 3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, 517-8517 #trip2022 #MiePrefecture #TobaAquarium #SeaOtter #Capybara

Address: 1-23-1 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, 517-0011 Restaurant: Main Dining Seahorse The beautiful Toba Sea spreads out in front of the restaurant. You can enjoy French cuisine that makes the most of the ingredients while looking out over the deep blue Toba Bay. #trip2022 #MiePrefecture #Toba

2022! New Year's trip! To Toba Aquarium, Mie Prefecture! I visited Toba Aquarium for the first time since I was a child. Many events are held, including sea lion shows. We were also able to see dugongs, which are said to only be found at Toba Aquarium. The kids were very happy! It was a fun memory! After this, we headed towards Shima! We have also uploaded a video of this trip to YouTube! Please take a look! ! #family #family trip #family friendly #family memories #mie prefecture #mie trip #mie #toba aquarium #toba #iseshima #ise trip #yassan tv 1977 #youtuber #tourism #tourism support #tourist attractions #tourist destinations #with children #want to connect with people who like hotels #photography guide at tourist spots #travel inspiration #instagrammable x beautiful women #immediately usable photography techniques #distinctive accommodations #useful travel information #great views

I've been to Toba dozens of times, but this was my first time at the Toba Grand Hotel. There are great views from the lobby and the rooms. The welcome drinks and nighttime illuminations show the hotel's thoughtfulness and hospitality. #BreathtakingView

Hotel name: Toba International Hotel Address: 1-23-1 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, 517-0011 A traditional taste that has been preserved for over half a century. Toba International Hotel's rich cheesecake. Winner of the highest gold award at the Monde Selection. #triplucky2022 #gourmettrip #cakeshophopping

Address: 3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, 517-8517 Admission fee: 2500 yen Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 An aquarium with over 1200 species, the largest number in Japan. Mammals such as dugongs, manatees, sea otters, walruses, and fishing cats are also popular. #aquarium #mie #toba #iseshima

I went to Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture! The admission fee is a little expensive at 2,500 yen, but there is so much to see that it is worth the money! 🔥 The cutest ones were the sea otters Mei-chan and Kira-kun❤️ Their feeding time is so cute, so I highly recommend that you reserve a spot about 20 minutes before the mealtime to watch them! ! #themepark #tobaaquarium #seaotters #greatviews #foodtrip #triptoenjoyspring #coupletrip #food

Ishigami-san is a sub-shrine of Shinmei-jinja Shrine in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. It is a stone god that has long been said to grant women one wish. Write your wish on a piece of paper and place it in the "wish box" in front of Ishigami-san. And be sure to buy Ishigami-san's popular "amulet." Address: 1385 Osatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture #Shrine

I had an opportunity to visit Toba city and taste delicious Toba seafood. It was all delicious, whether it's from sashimi, grilled fish, boiled fish or stocked fish. It was a miscellaneous feeling such as serving. There are many restaurants top of mountain where could see the sun rise and sea view. #givethanks #deliciousfood #newyearstrip #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #givethanks

Located on a hill in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, Minonaru Mori to Koyo no Sato is a tourist farm surrounded by nature and the sea. The summer-only blueberry picking experience allows you to enjoy fresh fruit with unlimited time and all-you-can-eat 🧑🏻🌾 At the attached cafe, you can enjoy sweets made with freshly picked blueberries and dishes made with local ingredients ✨ It also has a barbecue, tent sauna, and dog run, so it is recommended for families and those with pets! It is a spot where you can refresh both body and mind in nature, and there are many ways to enjoy it 🍃 📍Minoru Mori to Koyo no Sato 📮127-186, Kusatakocho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture

Q&SHILOH BAKE & COFFEE, located right next to Shinmei Shrine (Ishigami-san) in Osatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture, is a cafe where you can enjoy baked goods and coffee made with natural ingredients☕️ The interior of the store is a calm space where you can feel the warmth of wood, and pop music plays in the background, allowing you to spend a relaxing time🍃 The popular sweet potato muffins are made without butter, white sugar, or dairy products, and instead use free-range fertilized eggs and organic wheat germ from Ise-Shima. The sweetness of the locally grown sweet potatoes is highlighted with a moist and gentle taste. Drinks include caffeine-free Rich Milk Cafe Au Lait made with Ouchiyama milk, making it the perfect healing space for a break after visiting the shrine✨ 📍Kyu&Shiro Snacks and Coffee Q&SHILOH BAKE & COFFEE 📮1378-3 Osatsu-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture

Kataokaya is a popular takoyaki shop in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. The main menu consists of three types of takoyaki: takoyaki, fried tako, and shrimp mayo. Side menu items include hash browns and croquettes. Among them, the fried tako is the most popular! The outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is meltingly soft. The hot fried tako goes perfectly with the salt and mayonnaise. It goes perfectly with beer, and tasting the takoyaki while feeling the sea breeze is sure to be a memorable experience. 📍Kataokaya 📮517-0044 873 Kawachi-cho, Toba City, Mie Prefecture

📍Sugashima I've been to Toba many times. I found this remote island when we were talking about going to Toba Aquarium. It's an island located at the mouth of Ise Bay. I bought a ticket from the boat dock on the day and went there❕ The price is 510 yen for adults one way. The boat ride takes about 15 minutes. Digital detox while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze (2nd floor recommended). When I arrived, I was surprised to see that time flows slowly on the island. There weren't many tourists, so I was able to stroll around quietly (•ˇ-ˇ•｡) I was surprised at how beautiful the sea was~~ It was a good workout surrounded by nature! By the way, the boat timetable is listed on the Toba City website! #0 yen trip

📍Hanashinsui A hotel where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, the best hospitality, and delicious meals. From the lobby and rooms, you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom and Ise Bay🌊 You can also enjoy Sakakibara Onsen, the pride of Mie Prefecture🤍 The refreshing sea breeze, the starry sky shining through the steam, and the majestic nature of Ise-Shima will soothe your body's fatigue♨️ The family bath has a spectacular view! (Closed from November to March to prevent heat shock) For meals, you can eat sticky tuna for a limited time only from April to August! A very rare cut...❕(Because it's a rare cut, it's not available every day😔) It was chewy like mochi and so delicious~🐟 A Japanese and Western kaiseki meal with seafood, the volume was amazing and I enjoyed it from start to finish🫶 The price is ￥38,000 for two people including breakfast and dinner It was a wonderful inn with full of hospitality☺️ #MieHotel #TobaHotel #MieTourism #IseJingu #MochiMaguro #MieTrip #OkageYokocho #miete #0YenTrip

#aprilblooms It is a historic temple that is said to have been founded in 709, and its official name is "Enichizan Kannonji Daiho-in". It has been known since ancient times by the nickname "Kannon-san" by locals. The principal image "Holy Kannon Bodhisattva" is called "Tsu Kannon" and is counted as one of the three Kannons in Japan, along with "Asakusa Kannon" in Tokyo and "Osu Kannon" in Aichi. It is said that there are various benefits such as good luck and business prosperity. In addition, the "Kokufu Amida Nyorai", in which Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology, has become a Buddha, is also enshrined in the precincts. Although it is usually not open to the public, you can see it specially on the 18th of each month and during the New Year's Day.

In April, Toba is not only famous for Toba Aquarium, but also has wonderful cherry blossom spots🌸This time, we will introduce sightseeing in Toba in April! ▪️Toba Aquarium🦦 This aquarium boasts the largest number of exhibited creatures in Japan. About 1200 species of creatures are exhibited, and among them, dugongs and sea otters are the only places in Japan where you can see them! They regularly hold events such as shows and feeding times, so it was a place where you could enjoy not only watching but also as an activity. The very popular sea otters are limited to a minute of time to see them up close, and there is a long line at feeding time, so you need to be prepared for that🦦 There is also a restaurant inside where you can enjoy the famous Ise udon. There is also a wide selection of souvenirs, so we recommend taking your time💁♀️ There is so much to see that you can spend more than half a day here alone. ▪️Toba Castle Ruins🏯🌸 About a 10-minute walk from Toba Aquarium, there is a spot where cherry blossoms bloom in abundance. This is the land where Toba Castle once stood, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms while looking out over Ise Bay. This time I visited during the day, but there were lights prepared, so I think the cherry blossoms would be very beautiful at night too! If you are staying in Toba, please check it out☑️ ▪️Access About 2 hours by car or train from Nagoya Station🚗🚃 There are several discount tickets available for the Toba, Ise, and Shima areas, so be sure to check if there is one that can fit your itinerary! It is recommended because you can also enjoy spots such as Ise Shrine and Spain Village☺️ The cherry blossoms in Mie are also beautiful, so please visit if you have the chance! #Seasonal event

#DomesticTravelStrategy Toba Aquarium in Toba City, Mie Prefecture is the only place in Japan where you can see sea otters✨️ Currently, the adorable sea otters Mei-chan and Kira-chan are living here happily☺️ The sea otters are very popular for their adorable behavior and curious nature! They spin around through the glass and play with toys, they are so cute🥳❤️ Sea otters are designated as an endangered species, and it is unlikely that they will be imported in the future, and there is no hope of breeding them domestically, so if the two at Toba Aquarium die, we will no longer be able to see sea otters in Japan🦦😢 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️Points to note━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━A time limit has been introduced for viewing sea otters from March 17, 2025. Currently, the viewing time for the aquarium in the "Polar Sea" area where sea otters are exhibited is limited to "1 minute" to reduce congestion😳 What, 1 minute!? You might be surprised at first, but the line moves smoothly, so you can actually enjoy it🫶You can watch from a distance while you're waiting in line! If you really want to see more, just line up again! When I lined up, it took less than 30 minutes, but after I finished looking, there was a long line😳It is expected to be crowded during long holidays such as Golden Week, and you may have to wait for more than an hour...! It is recommended to have plenty of time✨️It seems that viewing in the evening is recommended🦦 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🉐Discount information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If you want to visit other places in the Ise-Shima area, you can get a passport called "Mawaryanse"! There are also many other great deals, such as the Toba Marumie Passport for those who want to visit Mikimoto Pearl Island and Toba Bay, and the Toba Aquarium, so check them out🥰 Toba Aquarium is one of Japan's leading aquariums, home to not only sea otters, but also about 1,200 other species of creatures🐠🐧It's great for aquarium lovers, and even just stopping by while sightseeing is a lot of fun💓━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Spot Information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Toba Aquarium 🗺Address: 3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture🚗Access: 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu/JR Toba Station⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) *May vary depending on the season💳Payment methods: Cash, credit cards, various electronic money💵Budget: 2,800 yen for adults, 1,600 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 800 yen for ages 3 and over (as of April 2025) #Toba Aquarium #Sea Otter

Hot Spring Hotel “Shioji-tei”: A Hidden Paradise on the Toba Bay Shiojitei, located on the seaside in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, is a hot spring hotel overlooking the sea and sky of Ise-Shima National Park. All rooms feature panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, offering unique views of the ebb and flow of the Toba Bay and the pearl farming rafts. The hot spring in the hotel is a natural "Pearl Hot Spring". The spring water rich in bicarbonate has skin-beautifying effects, especially the open-air bath that extends to the sea. Bathing in the morning mist is like being in a fairyland. The cuisine uses carefully selected seasonal seafood from the Shima Peninsula, such as Ise lobster and abalone, and is paired with local Matsusaka beef grilled on a teppanyaki grill. This secret place where the sea and hot springs meet is about 90 minutes away by train from Nagoya Station. #MarchGoodPlaces2025

I've been to Toba quite a few times, and I thought, "Where should I go since I've never been before?" I found out there was an island, so I took a ferry to Sugashima! I wondered if there was a cafe or something? When I got there, I found a really tranquil island where old people were looking out at the sea and talking all the time! 🤭 But the mountains and sea were really green and it was warm and really comfortable! I went to Sugashima Lighthouse and the shrine, then went down to the beach and spent a relaxing time!